On Thursday morning, federal authorities revealed a massive gambling and fraud operation tied to the NBA, with over 30 individuals — including players and coaches — who were charged in two intertwined schemes.
The Athletic‘s Sam Amick joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Thursday to share his thoughts on the charges, forecast how the NBA will respond to the news, and much more.
Plus, Sam gives his take on the Sacramento Kings’ season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.
Be sure to check out the entire interview with Sam Amick on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.
Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.
Keegan Murray probably deserves the label of “the future of the Sacramento Kings” and his recent five-year, $140 million contract extension with the organization that drafted him fourth overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Only Domantas Sabonis remains from the team that Murray joined as a 21-year-old out of Iowa. “Just a couple of years ago, I was in high school with no Division 1 offers,” the now 25-year-old reflected after Tuesday’s practice.
“It just speaks for itself, the people that I’ve aligned myself with, the organization that I was able to go to,” he continued. “I think all of that just collectively puts me in a very fortunate spot where I am now.”
Three seasons into his NBA journey, Murray has recorded career averages of 13.3 points and 6.7 rebounds on 45.1 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from three.
Although former Kings general manager Monte McNair drafted Murray, current GM Scott Perry’s willingness to extend him at an average annual value of $28 million demonstrates their confidence in his potential.
Keegan Murray ‘on the same page’ with the front office after $140M deal
When is the next Sacramento Kings game?
Sacramento will play its home-opener on Friday night when it faces the Utah Jazz at Golden 1 Center.
Be sure to catch all of the Kings vs. Jazz action right here on Sactown Sports 1140 AM, with pregame coverage beginning at 2:00 PM PT on The Drive Guys before a 7:00 pm PT tip-off from downtown Sacramento.
Upcoming Sacramento Kings schedule for the 2025-26 season
Friday, October 24th – vs. Utah Jazz – 7 PM PT
Sunday, October 26th – vs. Los Angeles Lakers – 6 PM PT
Tuesday, October 28th – @ Oklahoma City Thunder – 5 PM PT
Wednesday, October 29th – @ Chicago Bulls – 5 PM PT
Saturday, November 1st – @ Milwaukee Bucks – 2:00 PM PT
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